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FJ53 GSY

2003 Renault Clio

Brown Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,113 mi
Last recorded93,113 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 GSY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 93,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,783 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,779 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,436 miles

o/s/f tie bar bushes worn

rear no.plate delaminating

Fail 9 Mar 2016 62,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tie bar bushes worn

rear no.plate delaminating

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,692 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,347 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 48,347 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag fault warning light on during test.

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking, becoming excessively.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light on during test.

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked becoming excessively.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag warning light on during test.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,774 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,336 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,991 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,914 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 23,914 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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FJ53 GSY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Brown with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 GSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ53 GSY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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